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The Brian Lehrer Show

Thursday, July 06, 2006
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    One of Us?

    Prior generations of immigrants felt the need to conform to American culture, but many of today’s immigrants wish to express the culture of their homeland. How do current views of assimilation compare to the attitudes of yesterday’s immigrants? Plus: The impact of the government shutdown in New Jersey, and the uncertainty clouding Mexico’s presidential election.

    Have a photo that tells an immigration story? Join our flickr group The Border.

NY Court Vows No Gay Marriage

Joanna Grossman, professor of law at Hofstra Law School (teaches family law)
- with details on the New York Court of Appeals ruling that gay marriage is not allowed under state law

»

Testy in Trenton

Bob Hennelly, WNYC reporter
and
Hetty Rosenstein, president of CWA local 1037 (Newark)
and
Louis Manzo, New Jersey State Assembly Member
and
Loretta Weinberg, New Jersey State Senator (D-37th District-Bergen County)
and
John McKeon, New Jersey State Assembly Member (D-27th District) and Assistant Majority Leader
- on the NJ budget impasse

» CWA local 1037 (Newark)
» Louis Manzo
» Loretta Weinberg
» John McKeon

Democracy Gets Messy

Sergio Aguayo, professor at the Center for International Studies at El Colegio de México and columnist for La Reforma
- on the messy outcome of Mexico's Presidential election

The Border: Assimilation Yesterday and Today

Linda Chavez, chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity, a think tank whose stated goal is to "counter the divisive impact of race conscious public policies"
and
Annetta Seecharran, executive director of South Asian Youth Action! (SAYA!) which "provides South Asian youth with safe spaces"
- how today's immigrants view pressures to conforming to American culture

» Center for Equal Opportunity
» SAYA!

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30 Issues in 30 Days

The Brian Lehrer Show

Once again, 30 Issues in 30 Days is taking on the election season by going beyond the horse race and examining the real issues that are at stake for the people of New York and New Jersey in the Mayoral and Gubernatorial contest. See the schedule and help craft the segments at the 30 Issues Wiki!

Michael Moore on Brian's 20th Anniversary

The Brian Lehrer Show

Live from the Greene Space: Michael Moore talks about his new documentary, Capitalism: A Love Story and Brian celebrates the 20 year anniversary of The Brian Lehrer Show.

A person dressed as a bear to represent a bear market performs outside the New York Stock Exchange on October 6, 200 in New York. Wall Street tumbled after the opening bell as fallout from the credit crisis triggered concerns about the economy and the Dow fell below 10,000 for the first time in four years.

Uncommon Indicators

The Brian Lehrer Show

The Brian Lehrer Show wants to hear how the economy is affecting the little things in your daily life. Share your stories and photos of the downturn.

Help us map abandoned lots, stalled construction and unsold condos.

Digesting Politics

Brian, Bob, and Andrea

WNYC's political team of Brian Lehrer, Bob Hennelly, and Andrea Bernstein talk politics and more over lunch each week. Hear the latest episode and subscribe to the podcast here!

Video Picks

The Brian Lehrer Show

Check out some recent video clips of interviews with guests and Brian Lehrer's weekly Web video picks.